Earlier, an agent had offered the 2011 Liga 1 champions Nigeria Under-20 international skipper Abdul Ajagun , but the club preferred the 21-year-old versatile midfielder after watching his videos.

This is not a transfer rumor as a line of communication has been opened between representatives of the Steelworkers and the Dolphins brass. And it is assumed that if both parties agree terms, Atumola would be offered a contract with effect from January 2014.

Emeka Atuloma tested with Rosenborg in the winter of 2011, but claims he refused to sign an amateur contract offered by the Norwegian powerhouse.